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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.78, 397.72 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.78, 397.72 and 192.74 is: 288.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.78 : 397.72 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.78/397.72 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.78x = 397.72 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.78x = 76,656.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,656.55/265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.42

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